Purchasing Manager

Cast UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established, employee-owned company in the hospitality supply sector seeks a Purchasing Manager to drive strategic sourcing across various product categories. With a focus on cost-efficiency and sustainability, the ideal candidate will collaborate closely with multiple teams and suppliers, ensuring optimal product availability and environmentally responsible practices.

Benefits

Collaborative workplace with modern facilities

Employee ownership culture

Influence on sustainability initiatives

Qualifications

• 5 years' procurement experience in hospitality, retail, wholesale, or FMCG.
• Strong negotiation skills and proven supplier relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies across multiple product categories.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships to optimize costs and availability.
• Monitor trends and customer demand for inventory optimization.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Relationship Management

Commercial Acumen

Sustainable Sourcing

Analytical Skills

Tools

ERP Systems

Excel

Reporting Tools

Job description

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Location: Central Surrey
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Industry: Hospitality Supply / Wholesale / FMCG
Salary: £40,000 Bonus Benefits

Are you a strategic procurement professional ready to make a meaningful impact? A well-established, employee-owned company is looking for a Purchasing Manager to lead sourcing across multiple product categories. This is a high-impact role working closely with internal teams and suppliers to drive cost-efficiency, sustainability, and product availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies across major product categories
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and lead times to optimize total cost and stock availability
• Build and maintain supplier relationships and performance metrics
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Warehousing, and Showroom teams to align purchasing with demand and promotions
• Monitor trends and customer demand to optimize inventory and minimize waste
• Lead supplier onboarding and compliance with sustainability and company policies
• Deliver regular procurement reports and analysis

About You

• 5 years' procurement experience in hospitality, retail, wholesale, or FMCG
• Strong negotiator with proven supplier relationship skills
• Comfortable using ERP systems, Excel (. VLOOKUP), and reporting tools
• Commercially astute, with an eye for balancing cost, stock, and demand
• Organised and detail-driven with excellent communication skills
• Passionate about sustainable sourcing and environmentally responsible practices

Bonus Points For

• Knowledge of UK hospitality procurement and major industry brands
• Logistics and own-fleet delivery experience
• Experience in employee-owned or people-focused businesses

Why Apply?

• Be part of a proud, values-driven company with an employee ownership culture
• Enjoy a collaborative workplace with modern facilities
• Influence how products are sourced and help drive sustainability in the sector